$2,300 to $2,410 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Kasese
Transfer to Kasese
You will be picked up by a guide/driver from All in Africa Safaris and transferred to Kasese town and then to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Enjoy the scenic beauty along the way. You will be amazed by the landscape, tea plantations, and the overlooking views of the Rwenzori Mountains as you get closer to Kasese. You will stop at the equator crossing to take some photos and later in Mbarara town to have lunch. You will also go shopping in this city as you would wish to get what is needed while up the mountain. Once you reach Kasese, transfer to your Hotel for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kasese (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Sandton Hotel Kasese
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Hike to Sine Camp 2596metres
Hike to Sine Camp 2596metres
After an early Breakfast, we drive to the park entrance and later start the trek after briefing 1,450 meters and trek to Sine Hut at 2,596 meters a height gain of 1,146 meters.
We start by walking up the valley floor through the tall forest trees of the Afro-Montane Forest Zone. This is a steady climb with multitudes of birds and a chance of seeing blue monkeys scampering off through the forest. At times visitors may see troupes of 15 to 20 black and white Colobus monkeys as they swing through the treetops. There are rare sightings of the L’Hoest monkey which are part of the Bukonzo cultural emblems and are protected by the virtue of the King or Omusinga or you may hear wild chimpanzee in the distance. There is a wide variety of plant species from forest trees to bamboo thickets, low shrubs, flowers, and fungi, and many moss and lichen-covered vines hanging from the tall trees creating an awesome appeal.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Sine Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Hike to Mutinda Camp 3588metres
Hike to Mutinda Camp 3588metres
After a good breakfast, trekking starts at 8.30 am and you enter the Bamboo-Mimulopsis Zone which is a steep climb with many high steps. In the wet season, the bamboo zone is rather muddy and slippery making the going slow. However, the atmosphere and the forest are beautiful as you climb 551 meters altitude and a distance of 1.8km to Kalalama Camp at 3,147 meters which is in the Heather-Rapanea Zone where you can take a rest and a quick cup of tea or coffee before heading on to Mutinda Camp.
The trail meanders up and over several small knolls along a ridge top then drops down the side of the valley before climbing again, and in doing so crosses several small streams and passes close to moss-covered waterfalls. You then climb steadily along the side of a beautiful mossy river which tumbles down over the rocks under the Giant Heather trees whose trunks are covered in green moss with old man beards (Usnea lichen) hanging from the branches.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Mutinda Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Hike to Kiharo Camp 3460m
Hike to Kiharo Camp 3460m
We start the day by climbing up a Rocky River bed and then across a long stretch of bogs before climbing up to the top of a high waterfall. We have constructed boardwalks in the upper area and will be extending more as soon as we can. We then turn right and climb a little before descending down through Hunwicks Pass which is a new trail that passes through two high peaks called Twin Peaks where apart from the chance of spotting a Hyrax or Red Diker with a sharp eye you will see various species of hawks and eagles nesting high on the cliff faces.
At the bottom, you pass through a bog with many lobelia plants after which the trail passes through tall heather trees and many huge moss-covered rocks to Kiharo Camp. About 200 meters from the camp is a high waterfall cascading down moss-covered rocks which is worth a visit.
Following a height gain of 387m and descent of 545m, covering a distance of 1.9km to the lookout and approximately 5km to Kiharo camp.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Kiharo Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Descend down to the basecamp 1450metres
Descend down to the basecamp 1450metres
The trail down the Nyamwamba Valley is mostly downhill and absolutely stunning with beautiful views. The moss-covered rocks along the river, cascading waterfalls, deep valleys, and forests are possibly the best in the Rwenzori Mountains.
A few kilometers from Kiharo Camp the path turns off to the right to pass along the river. In the clear areas, you may catch a glimpse of a Duiker quietly feeding in small clearings as you pass along the river. If you wish you may prefer to walk down the river itself hopping across the rocks as you pass down. After crossing a small stream. The forest along this section is magnificent and full of life with many birds, primates, duikers, and hyrax. A great experience and ended with a fantastic trek following a height loss of 1,710m, covering a distance of 14.6km. Later transfer back to your hotel in Kasese for Dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Sandton Hotel Kasese
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer back to Entebbe
Transfer back to Entebbe
After Breakfast you will check out of your hotel and transfer to Kampala Via Mubende you will most likely reach Kampala in the evening overnight at your hotel or be transferred to the airport in Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
